Clydia vs Idah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clydia

Girl #24,346 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"from the River Clyde (strong current)"

Origin: Scottish Celtic Clota

Cultural Roots

Scottish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#24,346
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cly, Lydia

Playground Safety Score

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Idah

Girl #24,335 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Hardworking, industrious; prosperous"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

American Germanic English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#24,335
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ida

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Clydia Rank #24,346
Idah Rank #24,335

Idah is more popular, ranked #24335 vs #24346 for Clydia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Clydia ___

  • Clydia Rose
  • Clydia Jane
  • Clydia Marie
  • Clydia Grace
  • Clydia Ann
  • Clydia Louise

Idah ___

  • Idah Mae
  • Idah Grace
  • Idah Louise
  • Idah Pearl

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clydia

Lydia Claudia Sylvia Vivian Myrtle

If you choose Idah

Otto Hilda Herman Bertha

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clydia or Idah more popular?

Idah is more popular, ranked #24335 compared to Clydia at #24346 in the United States.

What do Clydia and Idah mean?

Clydia means "from the River Clyde (strong current)" (Scottish Celtic Clota origin). Idah means "Hardworking, industrious; prosperous" (Germanic origin).

Are Clydia and Idah boy or girl names?

Clydia is primarily a girl name. Idah is primarily a girl name.

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